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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.96, 207.04 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.96, 207.04 and 80.28 is: 120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.96 : 207.04 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.96/207.04 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.96x = 207.04 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.96x = 16,621.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,621.17/137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.48

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